2022 Southeastern Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | 4 | 17 | 25 | 10 | 52 | 13.0 |
| 1 | Kentucky | 4 | 17 | 30 | 5 | 52 | 13.0 |
| 3 | Mississippi State | 4 | 21 | 36 | 8 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 4 | Georgia | 4 | 22 | 29 | 4 | 55 | 13.8 |
| 4 | Auburn | 4 | 22 | 42 | 5 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 6 | Tennessee | 4 | 23 | 60 | 9 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 7 | Arkansas | 4 | 24 | 49 | 11 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 8 | LSU | 4 | 25 | 28 | 1 | 54 | 13.5 |
| 9 | Missouri | 4 | 27 | 31 | 5 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 10 | Mississippi | 4 | 34 | 33 | 4 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 11 | Vanderbilt | 5 | 40 | 63 | 12 | 115 | 23.0 |
| 12 | Texas A&M | 4 | 41 | 32 | 10 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 13 | Florida | 4 | 48 | 40 | 4 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 14 | South Carolina | 5 | 53 | 40 | 13 | 106 | 21.2 |